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June 21, 2018 – Atlas Technologies has been commissioned to design and build a Front of Line Automatic Destack Feeder for a prominent Tier 1 automotive supplier in North America. The Blank Destack Feeder is configured to pair with an existing Atlas FLEX In-Press Transfer system located in a Thai Summit facility, in Bardstown, Kentucky. Installation of the Destack Feeder is on schedule for third quarter of 2018.

This destack feeder is designed to provide continuous “no interruption” flow of steel or aluminum blanks to the press. It is equipped with crane saver conveyors, lift table and continuous destacking carriage, allowing Thai Summit to achieve greater production rates without a pause in press actuation. In addition, the incorporation of unique fanner technology is the key to processing multiple materials while maintaining positive part quality during processing.

“Atlas Technologies is proud to support Thai Summit in this product improvement project and it is our sincere desire to continue this relationship through a successful installation and results oriented outcome.

We have been delivering “Innovation, Durability and Productivity” for the past 53 years! Atlas is known for building robust innovative designs and equipment to service our customer’s specific needs and is the key to our successful history of servicing our valued customers, and the reason our customer relationships turn into partnerships!”

June 7, 2018 – Fenton, MI – Atlas Technologies recently concluded the design and construction of a FLEX® Press Transfer 3000 System for Shiloh Industries’, Dickson Tennessee facility. Atlas has been an automation partner of Shiloh’s for twenty years, providing a variety of quality capital equipment systems to numerous Shiloh facilities. This project installation is on track to be incorporated into production in the third quarter of 2018.

The exclusive FLEX® Tri-Axis programmable press transfer design is engineered to Shiloh’s specifications to operate in coordination with their existing 1000 ton 220” x 84” PTC press. The patented FLEX® 3000 Tri-Axis is fully programmable with independent electric servo drives for each axis of motion; “lift”, “clamp”, and “transfer”. The system is capable of smoothly transferring up to 600 lb. maximum payload, while operating at the appropriate corresponding press speed. The FLEX® Transfer 3000 will assist Shiloh in achieving higher production rates, faster tooling changeover, and easier die accessibility.

“Atlas Technologies has been delivering “Innovation, Durability and Productivity” for the past 53 years! We are known for our robust innovative designs and equipment that service numerous industries. Our consistent and reliable quality products are the key to our successful history of servicing our valued customers, and the reason our customer relationships turn into partnerships!”

Fenton, MI – Atlas Technologies announced today the completion of an extensive Mold & Die Storage System for a Northwest U.S. based major Aerospace manufacturer. Atlas has been an automation partner with this manufacturer for the past five years providing quality capital equipment. The project installation was finalized the beginning of August 2017.

The unique storage racking system is engineered to customer specifications to assist with their increasing production demands moving into the future. The system will function in coordination with their current mold & die methods and equipment. The storage system is also configured specifically to conform to the existing floor plan in the manufacturer’s facility. Atlas Technologies designed the storage system to accommodate a maximum die and mold weight capacity up to 66,000 lbs., with varying weight restrictions among the numerous racking tiers.

Atlas Technologies has been an established producer of Automated Solutions for the past 50 years. We are known for our robust innovative designs and equipment that service numerous industries. Our consistent and reliable quality products are the key to our long successful history of servicing our customers repeatedly.“Atlas Technologies is extremely proud and excited that this major Aerospace manufacturer has chosen our Die Racking & Storage design for their storage needs. We appreciate their confidence in Atlas’s ability to provide this system as demonstrated through the original order award. Atlas looks forward to exceeding our customers’ expectation when it comes to design, quality and performance.”Andy Basgall – Atlas Technologies – General Manager

Fenton, MI – Atlas Technologies announces the development and completion of a Steerable Trackless Cart that will transport pre-heated dies for Weber Metals, Inc. located in Paramount, California. Weber Metals is a preferred supplier to a wide range of global industrial markets providing reliable high quality forgings. The project was awarded to Atlas in November of 2016 to create and build this conceptual cart.

As a world leader in die change technology, Atlas designed Weber Metals the Steerable Trackless Cart to withstand extremely high temperatures involved in the forging process. The structural steel design will tolerate temperatures up to 800ºF. The cart features an insulated barrier for heat sensitive components to shield from the extreme heat. The manually controlled cart has a weight capacity of 50,000 pounds and is capable of handling and maneuvering pre-heated dies from furnace to forging within the customer’s factory using a wireless handheld pendant controller.

Atlas Technologies die change solutions have proven to be robust innovative designs servicing many industries for the past 50 years. We are proud to have been chosen by Weber Metals, to design and build this Steerable Trackless Cart to meet their growing production needs.

“Atlas is extremely proud and excited that Weber Metals chose us to develop this technology for their production needs. We appreciate their confidence in Atlas’s ability to provide a “new” style transport system demonstrated through this order award. Atlas looks forward to exceeding our customer’s expectation when it comes to design, quality and performance.”
– Andy Basgall, General Manager of Atlas Technologies

Atlas Technologies announced today the installation of a HAAS Large Frame Vertical Machining Center in their Fenton, MI facility. The VF-12 Series VMC is designed to accommodate large-volume machining required to service Atlas’ various customer markets.

The HAAS VMC is a beneficial addition to the 51,000 sq. ft. of in-house manufacturing space that currently provides Custom Welding & Fabrication alongside Contract Manufacturing Services. The HAAS Large Frame VMC features a 150” x 28” T-slot table with 50 taper configurations and spindle speeds up to 10,000 rpm. The machines capabilities will streamline the manufacturing process to meet increasing production demands.

To support the continuing growth with automation solution customers, the VMC will provide a higher quality of metal fabrication that customers have come to expect. Metal fabrication is a precision process that requires industry knowledge and expertise, both of which Atlas has provided for the last 50 years.

“Acquiring this machining center is an investment in our customers, our community and our future success. The VMC will increase our production times and efficiencies to consistently deliver quality products to our markets. Along with creating career opportunities for qualified individuals that will support our expanding metal fabrication department today, and into the future.” Andy Basgall – Atlas Technologies – General Manager

Fenton, MI – Atlas Technologies announced today the commissioning of a Die Storage System Expansion for Wolf Appliance, division of Sub-Zero Group Inc. located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The original Wolf Die Storage System was designed and built by Atlas Technologies in 2000. Over the last 16 years, Atlas has consistently supported Wolf with custom built Die Change and Die Storage equipment. This new expansion project is expected to be complete in the third quarter of 2017.

Atlas Technologies designed a solution with the cooperation of the customer to create a custom application that will be successfully incorporated into their existing storage system. The expansion includes additional die storage racks, upgraded control interface, die cart development and refurbishment. The Die Storage System is designed to support the appliance industries continuous product development growth.

Atlas Technologies has been an established producer of automated solutions for the past 50 years. We are known for our robust innovative designs and equipment that service numerous industries. Our consistent and reliable quality products are the key to our long successful history of servicing our customers repeatedly.

“Atlas Technologies is extremely proud and excited that Wolf Appliance, Inc. has again considered our ASRS design for their die storage needs. We appreciate the confidence Wolf Appliance, Inc. has in Atlas’s ability to provide this expansion and upgrade as demonstrated through this new order award. Atlas looks forward to exceeding our customers’ expectation when it comes to design, quality and performance.”Andy Basgall – Atlas Technologies – General Manager

Mr. Demonet’s speaking engagement is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:30 pm in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, room N225-N226. Registration can be handled online through www.fabtechexpo.com.

Mr. Demonet’s insights on lubricant spraying technology are very informative and will clearly identify the effects within the stamping industry environment.

Fenton, MI – Atlas Technologies, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Patrick Schwartz to the Atlas Engineering Team as the Director of Engineering. Mr. Schwartz will be responsible for both our Mechanical and Controls Engineering Departments. His 24 years of automation experience is a combination of positions held at Utica Automation, DCT Automation and Norgren Automation with his most recent role as a Product Engineer with KUKA.

“Mr. Schwartz will be an asset to Atlas’ already knowledgeable engineering team. We look forward to his innovative ideas and strong engineering skills that will assist Atlas with our continued growth and business objectives.” says Louie Wiegele, Director of Human Resources.

We happily welcome Mr. Pat Schwartz to the Atlas Technologies Team of Automation Experts.

Fenton, MI – Atlas Technologies, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Andrew Basgall. Mr. Basgall brings 40 years of automotive and manufacturing experience to Atlas. His expertise in automotive stamping equipment and the implementation of automated engineered solutions, will be a valuable asset to Atlas’ continued growth.

Mr. Basgall has recently relocated to Michigan to fill the position of Atlas Technologies General Manager. He previously resided in Georgetown, KY where he worked as a Senior Project Manager at Toyota for the past 10 years. Mr. Basgall has managed many high profile and large integrated systems, proving his highly successful history as a leader in the automation industry.

“Mr. Basgall is a welcomed addition to our talented team at Atlas Technologies. We look forward to his creative views and strong management skills that will assist Atlas with its upward growth and desired business objectives,” says Louie Wiegele, Director of Human Resources.

Our former Atlas General Manager, Mr. Bill Rogner, will transition to the position of Director of Sales.
Mr. Rogner is a valued resource and will remain an integral part of our technical staff while supporting
Mr. Basgall in his new role.

“Atlas Technologies is proud to be the supplier of our proven Servo Transfer Systems. These systems are key components in the expansion of the Titan Division of Ice Industries facility based in Grenada, MS.” Further details can be viewed in the below posting or found in the original information source at: http://www.iceindustries.com/en/manufacturing/about-ice/our-locations/

Ice Industries Titan

Ice Industries is expanding again in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi. Ice Industries Heavy Stamping Division, which is known as Ice Industries Titan, is Ice Industries’ latest addition to its wide range of capabilities. Ice Industries is currently in the process of installing two large 3000 ton stamping presses in a Greenfield location approximately two miles north of Ice’s existing Grenada facility, allowing Ice to capitalize on the talented management team at Ice’s existing Grenada facility. This new 80,000 square foot facility is located in the City of Grenada’s new industrial facility and is located at 200 American Way.

These presses have massive bed sizes of 528 inches by 72 inches, stroke heights of 24 inches, and shut heights of 48 inches. The presses are being completely refurbished and fitted with 14 station Atlas Servo transfer systems and can be either coil fed or blank fed. This investment undoubtedly will position Ice as one of the largest and most capable stamping operations in the Southeast. Ice Industries’ sales team is currently working with manufacturers seeking to reserve a share of the new capacity.